Morung Express News
Mokokchung | March 20
Squadron band, one of the oldest bands in Nagaland, released its book ‘Squadron: For the love of Life and Music’ at Urban cafe, Mokokchung.
The book was released by Abu Metha, Advisor to Chief Minister, Government of Nagaland.
In the launching programme, TK Lanu Aier, a member of the band acknowledged TaFMA and Heritage Publishing house for making the book a reality. He also said that the book was launched not to seek fame, but rather as an acknowledgement and encouragement for the future generation.
Theja Meru, Advisor, TaFMA who was also present at the launch applauded the band for the journey so far and for keeping the passion for the love of music and life alive. “The book release today will signal a new chapter, a new facade of TaFMA, that of a story teller through its TaFMA publications and I am so happy and proud that we are starting with the story of the Squadron,” he said.
Abu Metha said that 30 years is a long time in the field of music and arts especially when the story is coming from Mokokchung. He congratulated the band and said that the story of Squadron must be embedded with so many dynamics of triumphs and trails.
He thanked the band for the joy, the music and the love and for inspiring generations of people.
He further added that TaFMA is putting a lot of effort in promoting art and music and he encouraged the Naga youth to be the new ambassadors for Nagaland and share the Naga story beyond the borders.
He also announced that the TaFMA Guitar festival 2021 will be held in Mokokchung and Squadron band was also invited as a showcase band for the Asia Music Summit which will be held in Nagaland.
The Squadron band performed after the launch of the book along with other artists from town.
